Russian Glass Art and Ceramic Art

Shot glass with the Empress Elizabeth Petrovna portrait, double-headed eagle image and monogram "EP"

    Shot glass with the Empress Elizabeth Petrovna portrait, double-headed eagle image and monogram "EP"

    Russian Empire, St. Petersburg

    1741-1761

    Imperial Glass factory

    Transparent colourless glass; blowing, faceting, engraving, grinding

    Height 16 cm

    Shot glass with cone-shaped cup, on round base. The body is decorated with foliate pattern comprised of chamomile flowers and three medallions with images: The Empress Elizabeth Petrovna half-face portreit. The Empress monogram beneath the crown and double-headed eagle beneath three crowns with an orb and a scepter in the paws; with the image of St. George, killing the dragon on the eagle’s chest.

    Similar glass, differing by bottom circular faceted ornament is in the collection.

    Инв.941/ДПИ